Peer Practitioner
Core
Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed peer support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Guests using lived experience of healing journeys to foster social and emotional wellbeing.
Role type
Peer Practitioner (Indigenous mental health support)
Builds
Culturally led, community-focused social and emotional wellbeing services
Domain
Indigenous health, mental health, social work
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Lived experience of healing/wellbeing journey, trauma-informed care, culturally safe practice, strengths-based approach, facilitation of yarning groups, relationship building, record keeping
Preferred skills
Understanding of Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) principles, willingness to undergo cultural supervision
Technologies
Client management system
Responsibilities
Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed peer support; Build strong, trusting relationships with Guests, families and community; Support wellbeing planning aligned with SEWB principles; Facilitate yarning groups, healing activities and peer connection spaces; Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary, culturally led team; Maintain accurate records using the client management system
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC